Roberto Duran vs. Adolfo Viruet
Roberto Duran 142 lbs beat Adolfo Viruet 141 lbs by UD in round 10 of 10
- Date: 1978-04-27
- Location: Madison Square Garden, New York, New York, USA
- Referee: Arthur Mercante 7-2
- Judge: Tony Castellano 7-3
- Judge: Artie Aidala 6-4
"Roberto Duran won a 10 round, non-title decision Thursday night over Adolfo Viruet. Though thoroughly beaten, Viruet showed stamina and courage, several times exchanging punches toe-to-toe with Duran and never really in serious danger of being knocked out. Viruet, a southpaw, kept away from Duran's powerful right much of the night by circling to his own right. The maneuver also opened up Duran's defense to several good lefts that landed on the champion's face. But each time Viruet seemed to be making headway, Duran came back with a flurry, unhurt and out for blood. Duran stole the 8th round in such a manner. Viruet opened with a left that buckled Duran's knees but Duran caught Viruet with a resounding combination at the ropes near the end of the round." -Associated Press
- Unofficial AP scorecard - 6-4 Duran
Post fight comments
- "The only time I was hurt was that shot in the 8th round. The main thing is I hadn't fought in 1 1/2 years and I couldn't get my hands going." -Adolfo Viruet
- "I love to fight, but they've turned me into a singer and a dancer because the guys I fight are running all night." -Roberto Duran